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                        THE CONFERENCE BOARD
                              New York

                       Robert H. McGuckin III
                Summer Fellowship in Economics, 2008


     This position is for a Ph.D. student in economics who is
     interested in spending three months as a research Fellow at
     The Conference Board's Economics Department in New York.


     RESEARCH PROJECT:

     During this period, the Fellow is expected to work on
     research topics of his/her choosing - related to the
     department's research program. The project will be carried
     out under supervision from at least one of the department's
     senior staff economics and/or Senior Advisers.

     The topic should be related to one of the department's key
     programs - such as measurement and empirical analysis of
     productivity, technology and innovation and/or labor market
     issues. An international comparative perspective for the
     study is strongly preferred, and the inclusion of one or
     more emerging market economies is recommended. Both macro
     and microeconomic projects are acceptable, but a strong
     empirical element and a potential relevance of the results
     from a business perspective are important.


     EVALUATIONS:

     Applications will be judged on the basis of how they
     advance the understanding of the structural underpinning
     of global economic growth, innovation, or comparative
     competitive dynamics at the firm level. Proposals with
     emerging market emphasis will be given special preference.
     The position is intended for students interested in
     applying their empirical skills on cutting edge problems
     rather than the development of new theory.


     FURTHER INFORMATION:

     The Fellowship will extend for three months and comes with
     a 10,000 US$ stipend to allow for cost of living and other
     expenses while in New York. The Fellow is expected to
     deliver at the minimum an (academic) paper for the
     department's research working paper series and a shorter
     report, based on the paper that is focused on a business
     audience. Fellow may be asked to make a presentation to a
     business audience at the conclusion of the project.

     The Robert H. McGuckin III Summer Fellowship was created in
     2007 in memory of Robert McGuckin who has served as
     Director of Economic Research at The Conference Board from
     1997 until his untimely death in 2006.


     APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

     Applicants are asked to send:

     - an application letter - with a description of the
       motivation for the fellowship
     - a CV and list (or if possible) sample of papers so far
     - an one page study proposal, including an indication of
       the relevance of the results from a business perspective
     - an indication of the desirable period for the fellowship
       between 1 May 2008 and 31 October 2008
     - two names (including emails and phone number) of
       references that can be contacted

     The selection is made by a department committee, including
     the Chief Economist.

     Application can be emailed before 15 April 2008 to:

     CONTACT:   Ms. Mary Catherine Sinclair
     Email:     MAILTO:mary.catherine.sinclair@conference-board.org
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